Basics
Whether it’s a corp of seasoned, experience-hardened paddlers or an extended flotilla of friendly…
Canoes are surprisingly stable once you're settled into them, but getting in and out is a different…
While the motivation for a kayaker to venture out alone is individual and personal, taking proper…
Here are 3 absolute must-know techniques that anyone stepping onto a SUP should know.
Although kayaking is something that almost anyone can enjoy, kayaking in windy conditions presents some…
What an itinerary is to a traveler, a “Float Plan” is to a paddler embarking on an extended kayak trip…
River obstacles are serious hazards on any waterway - from placid, slow-moving streams to raging,…
Driving a car safely involves much more than merely focusing only as far ahead as the taillights of…
Fitness for paddling has been on my mind a lot lately and I thought maybe my story on why I've been…
In this video you will learn how to reseal a hole or leak in any inflatable stand up paddleboard- from…
Casting out a rescue throw line, either contained within a Throw Bag or gathered in coils requires an…
Watch & learn these tips to make sure you are paddling as efficient, straight and with the best form in…
Watch Jimmy Blakeney explain proper care and maintenance for and Inflatable Standup Paddleboard. From…
Throw ropes are a critically important “life line” in certain rescue situations where approaching the…
A painter line is simply a rope tied onto the bow of your boat. It is usually attached to a deck loop…
Whether it’s passing information along a raging river channel, across a wide expanse of ocean or…
Any re-entry type of rescue, whether a solo effort or assisted, can be taxing on the capsized paddler…
Attempting to re-enter your kayak after a capsize can be a very exhausting effort, even with the aid…
By learning and using the J-stroke on your SUP you can not only catch waves better & faster but also you…
Firm foot support is key to proper kayak posturing in the cockpit. Bracing your feet while paddling…
Protecting or shielding your hands from the elements while kayaking makes gloves and other hand-wear…
Explore 24 safety tips ranging from stokes and recoveries to clothing and paddling safety. Even if…
A paddle float aid is a critical self-rescue/re-entry tool for the lone kayaker. When used as an…
Adhering to the fundamental safety rule that a lifejacket should always be worn when out on the water,…